Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test — Instruction Permit Practice Question
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Road Signs
A yellow diamond showing a downhill slope with a percentage number means:
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Correct Answer: A. Steep downgrade — check brakes, use lower gear, watch for runaway-truck lanes
Riding the brakes down long grades causes fade — lower gear engine-braking preserves stopping power for emergencies.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B.Elevation marker, no action requiredElevation markers are rectangular informational panels, not yellow warning diamonds.
- C.Building zone — reduced speedBuilding/school-zone signs use pentagons or building icons, not a hill slope.
- D.Bicycle route onlyBicycle routes use specific bike-symbol rectangles, not downgrade warnings.